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Hard Times Test Obama’s Promise of More Medicaid

By Sharon Johnson ● Health & Science ● July 14, 2010

Health reform promised to extend Medicaid to numerous childless women. But with states struggling to balance their budgets, women’s advocates fear a scaling back. They say it’s crucial for Congress to authorize more funds in coming weeks.

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Mother’s Helpers Hidden Inside Health Reform

By Allison Stevens ● Uncategorized ● May 22, 2010

Three provisions in health reform give mothers some needed help. In addition to mandating lactation breaks at work, there’s money to fight postpartum depression and to bring nurses into the homes of new mothers.

I’m in E.R.; Kids Sick; Dad Too; Need Paid Day Off

By Allison Stevens ● Uncategorized ● April 10, 2010

Medical fears and scares are a staple of life with young children. Given her own recent share of them, Allison Stevens is glad to know that health reform is extending coverage to millions more. But paid sick days are still too scarce.

Health Reform Offers More Care to Abuse Survivors

By Womens Enews Staff ● Health & Science ● November 2, 2009

Health care reform promises to protect domestic violence survivors from insurance companies that consider abuse a pre-existing condition. Some advocates say what is really needed is a public plan that helps victims leave their abusers.

Health Reformers Say Women Win, No Matter What

By Rich Daly ● Health & Science ● October 23, 2009

Democrats are making expanded access to health care coverage for women a large part of the final push for health care overhaul legislation before the end of the year.

Obama Fuels Battle Over Funds for Abortion

By Molly Ginty ● Uncategorized ● September 22, 2009

Both sides of the abortion debate are riled up over the funding of abortion services under Obama’s proposed public health plan. But as the battle heats up, a senator’s effort at compromise casts doubt on the public option altogether.

Small-Biz Owners Keep Tabs on Health Reform Fight

By Sharon Johnson ● Uncategorized ● September 8, 2009

Women start small businesses at twice the rate of men, and now these entrepreneurs are keeping a close eye on the fight over health care reform. Soaring health insurance costs have prompted many women to become more active in this battle.